Clinical Nurse Consultant - Paediatric Unit (519184L2)Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Sth
Hospitals Sth - WACS
Applications must be submitted by Friday 29 November, 2024 11:55 PM AEST.
Award/Classification:Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Award, Registered Nurse, Grade 6
Employment type:Part Time
Region:South
Location:Royal Hobart Hospital
Exciting opportunity for a Clinical Nurse Consultant to join the Department of Health!
The Role: The Clinical Nurse Consultant - Paediatric Unit works in partnership with the wider Paediatric Services team to provide a nurse consultancy and coordination service to facilitate compassionate care of patients. Responsibilities include complex care coordination, development and implementation of clinical policy and guidelines, quality improvement, Safety and Quality, and supporting the team with clinical expertise, advice, and interventions.
You will need: Extensive experience with demonstrated advanced level of clinical expertise in Paediatric nursing, with an understanding of the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.Demonstrated ability to provide contemporary leadership and to motivate a multidisciplinary team.Ability to implement and evaluate change and develop direction in clinical practice through planning, quality improvement, research, and clinical risk management activities.Highly developed interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with proven ability to present, report, educate, influence, and be credible to a range of health professionals and consumers.Advanced specialist knowledge, experience, and clinical skills in relation to Safety and Quality and the NSQHS Standards in the care of children and young people.Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Team: Paediatric Services at the Royal Hobart Hospital provides inpatient, outpatient, and outreach services for the children and young people of Tasmania. Our core values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence form the basis of our mission to provide safe and effective care.
Details of appointment: Fixed term, part-time, day worker position, working 56 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of approximately twelve (12) months. Hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar vacancies.
Salary: $111,506 to $118,336 pro rata per annum + Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution.
Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2023.You'll have access to salary packaging and a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year.
Benefits available to eligible candidates: Professional development and accelerated pathways.Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.Fitness Passport – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for a fee.Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse.Working with Children Registration.Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on essential and desirable requirements.
For more information: Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are the key values to work in the Department of Health. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.
Review the Statement of Duties and consider if you meet the requirements.Speak to the Contact Officer if you have any questions.Submit your application including any additional documents as specified.
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